Glenn Gould: Music and Mind [Paperback]

Geoffrey Payzant (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1997

“....the first lengthy examination of the main tenents of Gould’s thought. It remains the only significant volume of Gould scholarship....” - Kevin Bazzana, The Musical Quarterly (1998)

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Key Porter Books; 6 Sub edition (March 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550138588
• ISBN-13: 978-1550138580
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,430,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #28 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( G ) > Gould, Glenn

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Must Read Book For Anyone Interested in Gould's Philosophies, May 3, 2000

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Corn Soup "sick of irony" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Glenn Gould: Music and Mind (Paperback)

I think the best way to look at this book is as a book by Gould filtered through the mind of a professional philosopher. Read Friedrich's book for an example of the influence that Gould had on how this book was written. Although this might detract from this book as an objective analysis of Gould's thought (I got the same sense reading the book that I do when listening to or reading a transcript of one of Gould's famous scripted "off-the-cuff" interviews), it is still very important as a compendium of his ideas, articulated in a coherent framework. Especially interesting is Gould's denunciation of much of the Romantic piano literature, and his admission (gasp) that he would occasionally play Chopin for himself at home. (and,yes, I am aware of the recording of the B minor sonata.) If you are interested in Gould or modern thought on music and the relationship of media to music, buy this book.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Glenn Gould Review from Philadelphia, January 25, 2000

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Joseph Vickery (Philadelphia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Glenn Gould: Music and Mind (Paperback)

A real masterpiece - insightful and comprehensive. The reader is actually able to see inside the mindset of Gould. Great for anyone who appreciates music and performance at the highest level.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful tribute to a genius., August 6, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Glenn Gould: Music and Mind (Paperback)

I read this book when it was first published by the Author. His comments concerning one of the greatest creative geniuses ever are a fitting tribute. His recognition of Gould's special place in the scheme of things is evidenced on every page.